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used car search - big al
I'm looking for a used bmw 5 series diesel with reasonably high spec (leather etc) and wonder what anyone out there thinks of the car and where the best place would be to find one. I live in edinburgh
used car search - iwantascooby
I had a 520 SE (petrol) and ran it for aeons beforing geting back almost what I paid for it. Can heartily recommend the car, dont know about the diesel enginel though. Would also recommend going to Autotrader (dotcodotuk) who, once you join, will let you search on model, spec etc. within a specified range of your postcode, either trade, private or both.

Happy hunting.
used car search - Carmad 10000
We have had 4 bmw's now and they are superb in every respect - 2 of which were 5 series (520 and 525i SE).

I would look for a 525d or 523d depending on your budget. Autotrader is very good and also try www.findit.co.uk .

MPG is very good on all of the cars and really if you can afford a petrol V6 go for one. From the 525 you would regularly get 35mpg provided it was properly serviced. One thing i would say - make sure items like the Air con and the electric seats work corectly as they cost a fortune to get repaired. Also, the brakes should be given a good once over too.

A colour to avoid is known in the trade as 'doom blue' - this is the dark blue colour on the 3 and the 5 series models and is not easy to sell on.

It is desirable to get a car with aircon, alloys, met paint and obviously a full bmw service history is essential. Avoid bmw dealers as they tend to be high on price, especially for diesels. Try to go to a good specialist but ensure their warranty is good.